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乘人之危

chéngrénzhīwēi

to take advantage of sb's precarious position

Character Breakdown

乘
chéng
ride, mount; to make use of; to ascend; to multiply
HSK 4
人
rén
man, person; people
HSK 1
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4
危
wēi
dangerous, precarious; high
HSK 4

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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